Press Start – April 30th 2013

There’s plenty of titles this week to scratch that RPG itch but if flipping off explosions and hunting cyborgs is more your thing than Ubisoft Montreal is happy to deliver. Or take your RPG action on the go with a new release from SCE Japan.

New Game Releases for April 30th 2013

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon

Available on PC, X360, and PS3

The developers at Ubisoft Montreal shove the 1980s right down your throat with lasers neon and a health dose of Michael Biehn in this standalone expansion based on Far Cry 3. Play as Sergeant Rex “Power” Colt as he battles the evil cyborg army known as Omega Force. Find out what CGM Editor Wayne Santos thought of this “VHS vision of the future” in our review of Blood Dragon only on CGMagazine.ca

Deadly Premonition: The Directors Cut

Available on PS3

Play as FBI Special Agent Francis York Morgan as he attempts to unravel the mystery of ritualistic killings taking place in the small town of Greenvale. The Directors Cut was originally released in Japan but now North American gamers can discover this twisted Twin-Peaks inspired cult hit for themselves.

Soul Sacrifice

Available on PSVita

Prepare to sacrifice yourself…literally in this action RPG designed by Mega Man co-designer Keiji Inafune. Players will sacrifice items or even part of their character’s body to unleash powerful attacks.

PC Gamers also have their pick of up to three RPGs this week as Legends of Eisenwald, Ragnarok Online 2, and Shade of Darkness an expansion for Might & Magic Heroes VI all drop for Windows PCs.